First American's PRISM platform evolving beyond title insurance
After paymints.io deal, First American is evaluating additional third-party integrations to simplify transactions from point of sale to handing over the keys
by Matt Carter Nov 18
User-driven updates keep presentation platform HighNote easy and innovative: Tech Review Update
Opinion
The company has seen the way agents use HighNote grow in unexpected ways, a testament to its inherent flexibility and founder Mark Choey's trust in the agent community
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 18
Here's what you need to know about Opendoor Exclusives
The iBuyer has launched a new marketplace to connect homebuyers and sellers. The move comes as the housing market continues to slow and as iBuyers face gathering headwinds
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Orchard lays off 180 workers amid historic housing 'disruption'
The cuts are the second time the power buyer has reduced its workforce as the market has rapidly deteriorated this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Luxury Presence unveils new lead-generation features
The Los Angeles-based company has released a three-pronged set of related marketing add-ons designed to help real estate agents find and secure leads
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 17
Homeward cuts 25% of staff in second round of layoffs
The power buyer previously cut 20% of its staff in August. The cuts come as the broader real estate industry grapples with soaring mortgage rates and slowing sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
Ownly builds partner network to Shopify new construction sales
The virtual home buying platform secured deals with a leading online mortgage company in Canada, called Homewise, and another with HonestDoor, a home valuation provider
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
Technology-focused Fifth Wall's $500M Climate Fund stays hot
The VC firm has backed RoadRunner Recycling with a $20M Series D to help it expand. Fifth Wall stays centered on companies offering ways to make everything about housing better
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
The Real Brokerage taps 115-agent Dean Aguilar Group in San Diego
Real CEO Tamir Poleg said Tuesday that the latest influx of agents will help further its tech adoption goals as it invests further in software, innovation and a strong online presence
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
Don't fall prey to hacking! Cybersecurity risks to look out for
Homebuyers and real estate agents should team up with tech experts to ensure secure financial data and processes
by Robert Siciliano Nov 16
10 reasons Twitter should be part of your 2023 marketing strategy
It only takes a minute or two to tweet. Have fun, engage with like-minded others, provide great content and watch Twitter help you grow your business in 2023
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
Proptechs iGuide, HouseLens enter into software collaboration
Digital marketing and a compelling online presence will be more important than ever, especially on mobile devices, according to a new National Association of Realtors' report
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 14
Lone Wolf launches Leads+, lands deal with The Keyes Company
The seller-centric addition to Lone Wolf's broad suite of business software intends to unearth and secure listing leads for its users, coming at a time when they need it most
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11
1060 AI shifts to video content automation: Tech Review Update
Opinion
The Australian company's leadership found that most agents aren't comfortable in front of the camera, so it now uses still images to automate listing content creation
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11
CRM Chime refocuses on real estate agents with latest software update
By delivering market sales data, Chime customers can make better choices about where to focus their follow-up marketing campaigns, launched directly from the resulting search function
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
It's the disruption, stupid! Redfin Now and the end of iBuying as we know it
Opinion
As Redfin winds down its operations, Opendoor and Offerpad are the last ones left for the most part — and they're both struggling. Was iBuying a flash in the pan or is everyone simply looking in the wrong direction?
by Troy Palmquist Nov 10